#RamadanDailyDigest: Hijab In The Life Of Muslim Women

As Ramadan fasting for this year keeps on going, Ramadan Daily Digest for today's article will be on Hijab in the life of Muslim women.

The concept of Hijab in the life of Muslim women is not a self imposed concept or man-made law. It is Allaah who told Prophet Muhammad in a verse in Suuratu Nuur (chapter 24) of the Glorious Qur'an why Muslim women should cover themselves up with non transparent clothings.

Firstly, it is important to know what 'Hijab' is or why the need for Hijab in the life of Muslim women. Muslim women in this article refer to all age groups of females. Hijab is a cloth covering which is peculiar to Muslim women's dressing. The Hijab covers the Muslim women's hair, all parts of the body. That simply means from head to toe.

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Secondly, the word 'Hijab' is an Arabic word which simply translates into 'barrier' in English language. For the real transliteration in English, it is written as 'Hijaab' by stressing the two 'a' between letters 'j' and 'b.'

Hijab in the life of Muslim women

In addition, Hijab could also be used interchangeably with another Arabic word called 'Jilbaab.' Jilbaab is also a clothing covering worn by Muslim women to prevent their body parts from being exposed. One thing to quickly note here is that there is no where in the world where gems, diamonds and pearls are displayed in an open market like yams or maize. This is because the gems, diamonds and pearls are expensive and luxurious. They are all highly protected from being stolen. Invariably, Muslim women are more treasurable and incomparable to any other persons or things to warrant their body to being exposed.

Going back to the verse in Chapter 24 of the Glorious Qur'an, Allaah told Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) to tell his wives, daughters and all Muslim women to adorn themselves with Jilbaab, that is Hijab, in order for people to recognise Muslim women and also help protect them from molesters and their types. Therefore, Hijab in the life of Muslim women has been found to be a protective clothing and measures against different types of harassment. It is more difficult for a rapist or sexual offender to attack a woman in Hijab than a woman who exposes the sensitive parts of her body.

In conclusion, Hijab in the life of Muslim women is to preserve the dignity women are known for, but not to expose them to abuse.

Oladele Hakeem Olaniyan , who wrote this article lives in Nigeria

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